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There was a time not so long ago that no matter what accusation was placed at the Doors of Ibrox the Club would remain silent. Silence is Golden as they say. It may of been golden but it left the Rangers Loyal adrift. The dark days of the now defunct ‘Rangers Tax Case’ internet domination with its made up facts and defamation being given free reign to say anything and go unchallenged are thankfully gone.

The PR operation at Rangers has gone from a shy retiring librarian cowering in the corner in the basement of Ibrox to a Professional well run machine. The Press Office is a joy to deal with. The Public Relations Department outsourced to a PR Company have not only tackled the tricky issues but have released competent cohesive statements.

In the last few days since the William Hill Scottish Cup Final the public face of Rangers have not only proudly represented the Club but have provided a voice that the Rangers Fans have been able to agree fully with. A difficult balancing act but one skillfully managed by Rangers Football Club.

A immediate After match statement delivered by James Traynor in Collaborative tones with hint of righteous anger juxtapose favourably with the Car Crash Conference given by Rod Petrie some time later.

Where James was succinct to the point, Petrie was rambling and borderline offensive. Petrie could of in fact should of taken a page out of the Rangers book of 5 years ago and said nothing.

Rangers said their piece and also said no further statement from the club would be forthwith until at least Monday. Then quietly left to no doubt bandage up the wounds. A key factor is that Saturday Night was silent from Ibrox not even a Player Tweet. Rangers shut down and shut up. Nothing required to be added, a all points shut down in the media.

The events were discussed at length on Radio, Television and newspapers. Thee vast majority of Journalists agreeing on events. Certainly all the Journalists in attendance with the exception of One agreed. One Man who was there no Lover of Rangers found excessive fault in a small section of Rangers Fans behaviour. This man is shunned by colleagues within the Press Pack he cuts a isolated figure sitting alone and never engaged in long conversations with others as is the Norm. I won’t name him as he is indeed a Victim of his own press and I for one do not like to Bully sad and lonely figures.

Some appeared on Radio being petty and illinformed using hastily cut away television pictures as their guide. Again a untrustworthy source given a platform to spout his skewed views.

The vitriolic biased view of these two and selected others. The lack of common decency from Hibernian Football Club to enquire about the well being of fellow members of the Football Family. The words of the Scottish PFA stand as a damning indictment of the simple task of checking on a Man’s health.

The lack of a Statement from Scottish Government so vocal in previous Football issues lead Rangers to feel forced to issue an additional Statement.&nbspGone are the days when you could say what you want about Rangers and go without challenge.

The SFA are in the midst of their biggest crisis since Jock Stein died. As Hosts, Promoters and Up keepers of the laws. Stuart Regan and co can not charge, blame or blame themselves themselves for failure to Police or Steward a game appropriately as they will learn lessons no doubt about it. In my opinion there was amply Stewards and Police in attendance. Let’s face it no one at 1455 looked about and thought there is not enough fluorescent jackets. If anything one though maybe too many.

The lessons learned in this regard in my view is how can you get a quick reaction to events such as the ones following the final whistle. The sight of professional Footballer being rescued from assault by their own Clubs staff and Match Officials while the majority of Police and Stewards awaited orders or guarded the Tunnel was a disgrace.

Rangers have consistently Praised the majority of Rangers fans for showing restraint. Accepting the fact some who would claim Self Defence or Provocation shamed the Govan Club with their actions. They are no excuses no justification for any fan to invade the pitch. No colours no over exuberance no lengthy period of joylessness. Self defence only cuts so far. Falling victim to being provoked even extreme provocation still makes you wrong it won’t stand up as a defence in Court.

The pictures show that substantially more Green was on the pitch than Blue. It was clearly Hibs fans damaging Goal Posts. For any student of history would direct you to Wembley 1977 for how fragile the Goal Frame actually is. So it was hardly surprising the frame lay in ruins as David Grey lifted the Trophy.

The ramifications and punishments shall drip into Public Domain. It seems unlikely the Cup will be ripped from Easter Road. The calls for Hibernian to be stripped of Europa League Place more than likely to only gain volume with the beneficiary not going to Rangers but to League position. This would mean St Johnstone would play in Europe. This would have to fixed quickly as Tommy Weight surely needs time to Plan.

Prize money would indeed should be withheld for no other reason than the Branded pictures with Sponsors William Hill appearing in newspapers and television simply don’t exist. Additional financial payments should be levied because of Damage to pitch this should be reflected in costs incurred. Remember William Hill were deprived of several Money Shots, Rangers were robbed of public awarding of Runners Up medals, Match Officials were not rewarded publicly for their excellent handling of the game. They did not collect their Accolades in as the Trophy gleamed in the May Sun. The absolute minimum of what happens after a final was ruined, stolen in over exuberance. After being jostled, Assaulted and spat on its only natural for Referees and Rangers Staff alike to immediately think of getting Home safe. The Referees Report should be in Hampden now. Would love for it to be made Public too. You could as we have all done now redact the Match element and just concentrate on the Post Match incidents.

The most immediate lesson for all is don’t be like Rod Petrie SFA official as well as Hibernian Chairman make sure your breifed before opening your mouth. Don’t be like The Scottish Government and Govan MSP Nicola Sturgeon who as first Minister Tweeted her pleasure for Hibernians achievements. This is a Government who had high level Crisis Meetings following a Old Firm debacle bringing in new Laws, condemning a solo lunatic trying to attack Neil Lennon. All old firm fans want is equality, anything less is looked on as anti Old Firm and in law you can’t use laws specifically like that. In government you represent all people not just the ones you like. The Rangers and Celtic do not want special treatment they want equal treatment. Rangers specifically don’t want universal Love, the Club and its Fans know they are roundly hated but all Rangers Staff And fans deserve to have their Safety being a Priority and expect to be treated fairly.

The SFA immediate statement from Stuart Regan as good and well informed as was clearly possible to be hit a tone. Maybe the crisis meeting agreed no further statements should be issued. One would imagine SFA officials burned midnight oil and maybe wanted a Sunday of reflection and realisation, allowing the events to be filed in a order without the fog of shock and awe.